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Social Media & Teen High Performance

Social Media & Teen High Performance

Update: 2025-12-15
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Is social media silently sabotaging your success?

In this episode, Steve Gardner — founder of The Ivy League Challenge and Harvard Summer School instructor — shares the mindset and strategies that set high-performing teens apart. Discover how top students manage (and often delete) their social media apps during critical periods like finals, and why this one decision can be a game-changer.

You’ll learn:

  • Why most teens are reactive with social media — and what to do instead
  • The exact challenge Steve gives his students during high-pressure seasons
  • How to use social media strategically (not addictively)
  • A 5-step plan to take back your attention and protect your goals

 Whether you’re prepping for finals, writing college essays, or just ready to feel less scattered — this episode will give you the clarity and tools to focus on what really matters.



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